Creative Writing
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Department Information
Creative Writing
Department of English
David Stevens, Chair
Professors Ashe, Browder, Givens, Henry, Schwartz, Siebert
Associate Professors Cheever, Gruner, Lurie, MacAllister, Outka, Pelletier, Russell, Singh, Stevens
Assistant Professor Manganaro
Director of Writing Center Essid
Director of the Bridge to Success Program Snaza -
Creative Writing Minor
The Creative Writing Minor
Note: A grade of C (2.0) or better is required in all coursework comprising the creative writing minor. Each writing course beyond may be taken up to three times for credit.
Six units, including:
Introduction to Creative Writing
Four courses, chosen from the following:
Fiction Writing
Poetry Writing
Literary Translation
Creative Nonfiction Writing
Selected Topics in Writing
Creative Writing Portfolio
One additional 200- or 300-level English course, either in literature, writing, or editing OR one of these courses from another department:
Francophone Cultures and Literature
From Modern to Postmodern
Introduction to Latin American Literature II
Visions of Contemporary Spain
Latin American Theater
Contemporary Writing in Latin America
Literature of the Spanish-Speaking Caribbean
U.S. Latino/a Literature
Introduction to Twentieth-Century and Contemporary Russian Literature
Script Analysis
Artist Book
Courses
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CRWR 200 Introduction to Creative Writing
Units: 1
DescriptionAn introduction to general principles. Students' fiction and poetry receive critical evaluation through workshops and conferences. The course is designed to improve students' creative and critical faculties through exposure to a variety of styles and genres in contemporary literature--e.g., poetry, fiction, drama, creative nonfiction, hybrid forms. The course emphasizes the finished product as well as the writing process, which includes not only putting words on paper, but also reading, analysis, and revision. Students examine forms and structures, word choice, line lengths and line breaks, sentences, paragraphs, beginnings and endings, rhetorical strategies, cadences and music, tone and voice, and syntax and diction. Class sessions include variations of the following: writing exercises, craft talks, discussion about the assigned readings, and discussion of student work. (Same as ENGL 200.)
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CRWR 385 Fiction Writing
Units: 1
DescriptionAnalysis of literary models. Discussion and evaluation of students' own fiction. May be taken up to three times for credit. (Same as ENGL 385.)
PrerequisitesEnglish 200 with a grade of C or better.
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CRWR 386 Poetry Writing
Units: 1
DescriptionAnalysis of literary models. Discussion and evaluation of students' own poetry. May be taken up to three times for credit. (Same as ENGL 386.)
PrerequisitesENGL 200 with a grade of C or better.
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CRWR 390 Literary Translation
Units: 1
DescriptionIntroduces students to the history, theory, and practice of translation, with a particular emphasis on translation after 1900.
PrerequisitesOne 200-level English course or 300-level LLC or LAIS course with a grade of C or better.
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CRWR 392 Creative Nonfiction Writing
Units: 1
DescriptionAnalysis of literary models. Discussion and evaluation of students' own creative nonfiction. May be taken up to three times for credit. (Same as ENGL 392.)
PrerequisitesEnglish 200 with a grade of C or better.
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CRWR 397 Selected Topics in Writing
Units: 1
DescriptionTopics in creative writing. These will vary from semester to semester at the discretion of the instructor. Recently offered topics include Mixed-Media Writing and Micro Narratives. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. (Same as ENGL 397.)
PrerequisitesEnglish 200 with a grade of C or better.
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CRWR 401 Creative Writing Portfolio
Units: 1
DescriptionAn advanced creative writing course in which students pursue a semester-long project or portfolio in any genre (poetry, fiction, drama, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, multimedia, etc.) and workshop their works in progress. Appropriate for students working in traditional forms (e.g. short-story, poetry, memoir, etc.) or students working in forms not typically covered by other writing courses (e.g. graphic novel, screenplay, multimedia, etc.). May be repeated once for credit, but only one may count towards the minor in Creative Writing. (Same as ENGL 401.)
PrerequisitesOne of the following: English 385, 386, 387, 392, or 397.